Fifty Famous Stories Retold (version 2)
James Baldwin
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Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin is a captivating collection that brings together a variety of tales from history, folklore, and mythology. Each story is carefully selected to entertain while imparting valuable lessons and moral truths, making it an enriching experience for young listeners and families alike.
Spanning cultures and eras, these narratives range from ancient legends to more contemporary fables, showcasing the universal themes that resonate across time and geography. Baldwin's storytelling is both engaging and accessible, ensuring that each tale is not only enjoyable but also thought-provoking.
Whether derived from the rich tapestry of English ballads or ancient sources, these stories serve as a delightful introduction to the world of literature for children. Perfect for bedtime listening or family story time, this collection invites listeners to explore the wonders of storytelling and the lessons they can teach.
Chapitres
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| Concerning These Stories | 3:10 | Lu par Clarica | |
| King Alfred and the Cakes | 3:45 | Lu par Kristine Bekere | |
| King Alfred and the Beggar | 3:56 | Lu par Kristine Bekere | |
| King Canute on the Seashore | 2:50 | Lu par Annoying Twit | |
| The Sons of William the Conqueror | 6:05 | Lu par Ernst Pattynama | |
| The White Ship | 6:01 | Lu par Ernst Pattynama | |
| King John and the Abbot | 8:15 | Lu par Jennifer Stearns | |
| A Story of Robin Hood | 5:34 | Lu par Annoying Twit | |
| Bruce and the Spider | 2:58 | Lu par dexter | |
| The Black Douglas | 3:54 | Lu par dexter | |
| Three Men of Gotham | 2:41 | Lu par Jennifer Stearns | |
| Other Wise Men of Gotham | 4:53 | Lu par Janna | |
| The Miller of the Dee | 2:55 | Lu par Petra | |
| Sir Philip Sidney | 2:08 | Lu par Annoying Twit | |
| The Ungrateful Soldier | 2:04 | Lu par Janna | |
| Sir Humphrey Gilbert | 1:49 | Lu par Janna | |
| Sir Walter Raleigh | 4:24 | Lu par Janna | |
| Pocahontas | 1:59 | Lu par Janna | |
| George Washington and his Hatchet | 1:49 | Lu par Alex Buie | |
| Grace Darling | 3:19 | Lu par Janna | |
| The Story of William Tell | 2:57 | Lu par Annoying Twit | |
| Arnold Winkelried | 3:03 | Lu par Janna | |
| The Bell of Atri | 7:01 | Lu par Janna | |
| How Napoleon Crossed the Alps | 1:47 | Lu par Joe Pilsbury | |
| The Story of Cincinnatus | 7:09 | Lu par MCrovi | |
| The Story of Regulus | 4:55 | Lu par MCrovi | |
| Cornelia's Jewels | 4:27 | Lu par Rechelle | |
| Androclus and the Lion | 4:57 | Lu par MCrovi | |
| Horatius at the Bridge | 6:00 | Lu par Rechelle | |
| Julius Cæsar | 2:27 | Lu par Janna | |
| The Sword of Damocles | 3:15 | Lu par Annoying Twit | |
| Damon and Pythias | 2:56 | Lu par Janna | |
| A Laconic Answer | 2:03 | Lu par Joe Pilsbury | |
| The Ungrateful Guest | 2:16 | Lu par David Lawrence | |
| Alexander and Bucephalus | 2:45 | Lu par Janna | |
| Diogenes the Wise Man | 2:31 | Lu par Janna | |
| The Brave Three Hundred | 2:42 | Lu par Joe Pilsbury | |
| Socrates and his House | 1:10 | Lu par Annoying Twit | |
| The King and his Hawk | 4:53 | Lu par David Lawrence | |
| Doctor Goldsmith | 2:08 | Lu par Annoying Twit | |
| The Kingdoms | 4:54 | Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| The Barmecide Feast | 4:52 | Lu par Joe Pilsbury | |
| The Endless Tale | 4:32 | Lu par Clarica | |
| The Blind Men and the Elephant | 3:11 | Lu par Clarica | |
| Maximilian and the Goose Boy | 4:11 | Lu par Christine Blachford | |
| The Inchcape Rock | 3:50 | Lu par Janna | |
| Whittington and his Cat | 14:01 | Lu par Janna | |
| Casabianca | 3:37 | Lu par Varra Unreal | |
| Antonio Canova | 6:06 | Lu par alexrobinson | |
| Picciola | 7:20 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| Mignon | 5:44 | Lu par Janna |